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H765 WSR

1990 Volkswagen Type 25

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

53,862 mi
Last recorded53,862 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Type 25112,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH765 WSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,862 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Both sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 53,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All front suspension components corroded

Both sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,645 miles

Central offside sill inner corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)

Nearside Rear corroded and soft

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2024 53,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central offside sill inner corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)

Nearside Rear corroded and soft

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 pin holes in exhaust full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill poor repair

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 53,088 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 pin holes in exhaust full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill poor repair

Pass 30 Jul 2022 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,779 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 46,693 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake performance not tested Bound on (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,221 miles

o/s front sill corroded

o/s front tye bar mount poor repair

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front sill corroded

o/s front tye bar mount poor repair

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

play in rackends

Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

play in rackends

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,603 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 40,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,067 miles

Slight oil leaks at oil filter mount and poss crankshaft oil seal

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,696 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 33,696 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,128 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,128 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,855 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 21,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 14,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,043 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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H765 WSR is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,441 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H765 WSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H765 WSR is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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